Automatic External Vial Washing Machine

Description

Automatic External Vial Washing Machine is a specialized piece of pharmaceutical equipment designed to clean the outer surfaces of pre-filled and sealed glass or plastic vials, typically ranging from 2 ml to 100 ml in size. Vial Washing Machine are essential in aseptic processing lines, particularly for injectable vials, oncology products, or those containing potent compounds like antibiotics or cytotoxics. The primary goal is to remove particulate matter, product residues, or contaminants from the vial exterior to prevent cross-contamination, protect operators from hazardous exposure, and ensure compliance with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.

  • Primarily used after filling and capping/sealing (post-filling stage) to ensure the outside of the vial is clean.

 

  • This helps maintain hygiene, prevent cross-contamination, improve operator safety (especially with potent drugs), and meet regulatory standards like cGMP.

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Working Principle of Automatic External Vial Washing Machine

Form the in feed Turn Table the vials are fed into the External the Vial Washing Machine conveyors. The machine consists of two conveyors on which the vials are properly fed and transported from in feed Turn table for the washing operation. Two Operations are carried out on this machine. First the vials are washed by water jet and then dried by air jet. On the conveyor a set of spray nozzles are fitted on each on each conveyor for water Jet. One set of knife blocks are provided on each conveyor for air. The air sprayed through this knifes . The knifes are fitted in a inclined manner which ensures that is sprayed reaches each corner of the vial which are previously washer. After washing and drying the vials are guided to the out feed turn Table. Before reaching the out feed Turn Table a special arrangement is provided to dry the vial from the bottom side . A set of Syringes are provided on the sides of each conveyor at the exit end which sprays the air jet on the bottom part of vial resulting in the drying of the vials This machine is completely operated by PLC . A covering of Acrylic cabinet is provided in the machine which when opened up during the operation immediately stops the supply of water &air and shows the indication which alarm in the PLC.

Technical Specification of Automatic External Vial Washing Machine

Model

AVRW 120

AVRW 240

Production Output

Up to 100 per minute

Up to 200 per minute

Vial Sizes

2ml to 100ml

2ml to 100ml

Type of Vials

Glass & Plastic Vials

Glass & Plastic Vials

Power Load

4 H.P.

5.5 H.P.

Power Voltage

440 Volts, 3 Phase 50 Hertz, 4 wire system

440 Volts, 3 Phase 50 Hertz, 4 wire system

Optional Accessories

Programmable Logic Control (System) with HMI

Programmable Logic Control (System) with HMI

Safety Cabinet with doors

Safety Cabinet with doors

  

Utility

Air – 20 CFM

Air – 20 CFM

Water – 200 to 500 litres per hour depend upon ampoule size

Water – 200 to 500 litres per hour depend upon ampoule size

  

Water Tank & Pump

3 nos. each with 25 litres Capacity & Centrifugal pump

3 nos. each with 25 litres Capacity & Centrifugal pump

Overall Dimension:

2050mm (L) X 2000mm (W) X 1210mm (H) approx.

2450mm (L) X 2000mm (W) X 1300mm (H) approx.

Net Weight

700 kgs. approx.

900 kgs. approx.

Gross Weight

1000 kgs. approx.

1300 kgs. approx.

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.

Types of Vial Washing Machine

Applications of Vial Washing Machine

Advantages of Automatic External Vial Washing Machine

Enhanced Product Safety & Operator Protection

Reduced Risk of False Rejects in Inspection

Compliance with cGMP & Regulatory Standards

Resource Efficiency (“No Vial – No Washing” System)

Low Maintenance & User-Friendly Operation

Key Features of Automatic External Vial Washing Machine

  • Decontamination Focus: It targets only the external surface of round or cylindrical vials, avoiding any contact with the sealed interior. This is critical post-filling to eliminate residues that could pose risks during handling, labeling, or packaging.

 

  • Washing Process: Vials are fed via an infeed turntable onto one or two parallel conveyors. They undergo sequential washing with pressurized water jets (often normal or deionized water; no hot water needed) followed by high-velocity air jets for drying. Specialized features may include:
    • Knife blocks or inclined nozzles for thorough coverage of vial corners and sides.
    • Bottom-drying syringes at the exit to ensure complete evaporation.
    • Optional addition of detergents or inactivation agents for toxic products.

 

  • Safety and Efficiency: Machines often include “no vial, no wash” sensors to conserve water and air, door interlocks to halt operations if opened, and servo-driven adjustments for repeatable positioning and minimal false rejects.

FAQ for Automatic External Vial Washing Machine

We offer two standard models:

  • AVRW 120: Up to 100–120 vials per minute
  • AVRW 240: Up to 200 vials per minute

Output may vary depending on vial size and model selected.

The machine can process 2ml to 100ml vials (glass and plastic). It is designed to handle a wide range of vial sizes with no change parts required (especially from 5ml to 100ml), making it highly flexible and reducing changeover time.

Vials are fed through an infeed turntable onto parallel conveyors. They undergo:

  1. Pressurized water jet washing (normal or deionized water – no hot water needed)
  2. High-velocity air jet drying using knife blocks and bottom drying syringes

The entire process is PLC-controlled with “No Vial – No Washing” logic.

  • Post-filling external cleaning for better operator safety (especially with toxic drugs)
  • “No Vial – No Washing” system saves water and air
  • No change parts required for different vial sizes
  • PLC + HMI control with safety interlocks and acrylic cabinet
  • cGMP compliant, compact design, and easy maintenance
  • Reduces risk of false rejects during visual inspection

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